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Batuan

Batuan is a town in Masbate district, Philippines of about 2,516 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit: 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 39 churches and 17 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Capul Island, Kalanay Cave and Bagatao Lighthouse.

12.3976° N, 123.7628° EPop. 2,516

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Within 30 km86 places
Within 50 km109
Must-see10
Notable152
Best timeSeptember to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Capul Island, island near Batuan
Must-see

Capul Island

Island · 55 km · Northern Samar

Must-see

Kalanay Cave

Heritage site · 56 km

Must-see

Bagatao Lighthouse

Beach · 61 km · Sorsogon

Places near Batuan by type

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One day from Batuan

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

60 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Batuan
  2. Bongsanglay Natural Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Matabao Islandisland · 1 hrs
  4. Tatus Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Star Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kalanay Falls Nabangig Palanas Masbatewaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Batuan
Today’s loopBatuanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Batuan?

Bongsanglay Natural Park (nature spot, about 6 km), Tatus Island (island, about 8 km), Matabao Island (island, about 12 km), Star Beach (beach, about 14 km), Kalanay Falls Nabangig Palanas Masbate (waterfall, about 18 km), Ticao Island (island, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Batuan?

109 places on Spotwander: 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 39 churches, 17 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest river spot to Batuan?

Tatus Island, about 8 km by road; Matabao Island (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Batuan?

Immaculate Conception Parish, about 4 km by road; Robert Cabiles Gelotin (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Batuan?

Start in Batuan, visit Bongsanglay Natural Park, then Matabao Island, then Tatus Island, then Star Beach, then Kalanay Falls Nabangig Palanas Masbate, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.